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Health Reform Presents Better Access for American Indians and Alaska Natives, Slow IHS Staffing Cited as Problem by Congress

WASHINGTON, DC—The passage of health care reform in March will benefit American Indians and Alaska Natives Full Article

More Mental Health Resources Needed to Battle Teen Suicides in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

WASHINGTON, DC—Addressing the problem of teen suicides continues to pose a challenge for American Indian and Alaska Native Full Article

Treatment for Neglected Tropical Diseases Faces Financial Hurdles

BETHESDA, MD—Nearly a decade ago, the member states of the United Nations set eight international Millennium Development Goals Full Article

IHS Cites Challenges Battling HIV-AIDS

WASHINGTON, DC—Getting patients with HIV into care is key to helping them prolong their life. Full Article

Influenza Vaccine Research Focuses on Preventing Seasonal Variations

BETHESDA, MD—The influenza viruses responsible for the pandemics of 1918 and 2009 share a structural detail that makes both susceptible Full Article

Home Medical Waste Disposal Guidelines Aim to Prevent Infections

WASHINGTON, DC—As VA and other health systems embrace telehealth and other care options that allow patients to administer some of their own treatment at home, Full Article

Study Looks at Scheduled Telephone Intervention for mTBI Symptoms

WASHINGTON, DC—A University of Washington and Madigan Army Medical Center study will examine the use of telephone technology to support servicemembers who have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Full Article

Rising Suicide Rates Highlight Need for Continuity of Mental Health Care for Transitioning Warriors

WASHINGTON, DC—Despite increased efforts by VA and DoD to increase mental health awareness, the rate of suicide among servicemembers continues to rise. Full Article

Tobacco Quit Line Study Aims for Smoke-free Military

WASHINGTON, DC—A study funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is evaluating the effectiveness of tobacco quit lines Full Article

NIH Targets Precursor Diseases for Multiple Myeloma

BETHESDA, MD—A cancer of the white blood cells, multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematologic malignancy in the US, Full Article

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